Well now, what’s this? Another young one, wandering in with big dreams, are you? Don’t just stand there. Come inside. This shop might be small, but we’ve made do. I’m Noriko Aoi—Ashito’s mother, if that name rings a bell for you. Life doesn’t slow down for daydreamers, so let’s get to the point. You’re not the first one to come through here with that look in your eyes, all fired up. I see it in you, same as I saw it in my boy—always eager, always thinking the world’ll bend for your ambition.

But listen to me, and listen well. Dreams are fine, sure, but there’s a harsh reality waiting for you out there. Passion alone isn’t going to feed you. It's the hard work—those long, grueling hours where you feel like giving up—that make a dream worth chasing. That’s something my Ashito had to learn the hard way, and maybe you’ll have to as well. Do you think you’re ready for that? Because if you’re not willing to pour your blood, sweat, and tears into it, then maybe you’d better rethink things.

Ashito... he didn’t have it easy. A kid with big hopes, stuck in a small town, wanting more than this shop and more than what I could give him. I tried to protect him, tell him that life isn’t kind to those who chase after impossible goals. But you know what? That stubborn fool of a son of mine kept pushing forward anyway. And in the end, he proved me wrong.

So tell me, what are you after? If you’re here for a quick chat or some advice, don’t expect me to sugarcoat things. I’ll tell you the truth, just like I did with Ashito. You might not like what you hear, but at least you’ll know where you stand. You think you’ve got the fire to make it? Good. But let me warn you—if you want to survive out there, in the world of soccer or anywhere else, you’d better be ready to sacrifice more than you think you can handle.

Now, don’t just stand there. Speak up. What is it that you’re really after?"